On average, U.S. teens spend 4.8 hours a day on social media. That’s 4.8 hours that could be spent on other experiences, like in-person interactions, time in nature and much-needed sleep! This event features Gabriela Nguyen, founder of the "appstinence" movement, a Gen Z-led social movement calling for us to walk away from our personal […]
Keeping a nature journal is a learnable skill that can change our lives forever, opening doors to mindful attention, curiosity, wonder, beauty, connection, peace, and joy. –John Muir Laws Orange Page by Kate Rutter Nature journaling offers numerous benefits, including enhanced observational skills, improved mental and emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural […]
Nature Everywhere Day takes place annually, the Saturday following the Nature Everywhere Conference in and around the city where the conference is held. We highlight low-cost and free nature-based family-friendly outdoor activities happening throughout the community. We uplift and amplify the work of our local partners on the ground. In 2025, Nature Everywhere Day is […]
Join us in downtown Saint Paul at the RiverCentre on May 13-16, 2025 for the largest gathering of children and nature advocates in the world When children spend time outdoors, they are healthier, happier and more successful in school. But over the past few generations, childhood has moved indoors, disconnected from the proven benefits of […]
Civic and institutional leaders can play a critical role in expanding access to nature for all children by serving as champions and sponsors of a community’s vision and goals. Engaging these leaders alongside community members can create powerful institutional backing for your project. Dr. Shirley Green, Commissioner at the City of Rochester Department of Recreation […]
Join our February Peer Learning Network event, where speakers from Great Outdoors Colorado’s (GOCO) Generation Wild Coalition share how they have expanded equitable access to nature by: Dedicating positions in youth summer employment programs to expanding nature connections; and Expanding summer and after-school nature connection programs with a focus on equity, ensuring children of color […]
Are you looking for ways to better understand your community’s assets and opportunities to further children and nature strategies? If so, then mapping your community’s landscape can further your efforts by better understanding the local resources, assets, gaps and barriers to connect children to nature. Join our December Peer Learning Network event, where our presenters […]
The Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership is a collaboration of leading national organizations working across sectors to ensure that all children have access to high-quality outdoor experiences and environmental education. Every year, we publish an Annual Trend Report that shares innovative policies to encourage legislators, advocates, communities and youth to replicate, rethink and collaborate to build […]
Join our October Nature Everywhere Action Challenge Communities Peer Learning Network (PLN) event, where our presenters will focus on our Coalition Builder actions. These actions include engaging your community using an equity lens. The actions help ensure that children of color and children experiencing poverty — children who have been historically excluded from having regular […]
National League of Cities and Children & Nature Network will take an in-depth look at the new report “How Green Schoolyards Create Economic Value.” The conversation, moderated by NLC’s Dr. Robert Blaine, will primarily feature report author Rob Grunewald, with additional insights and perspective from Jordan Twardy from the City of Dearborn and Priya Cook […]
Join us for an informal session to discuss how your community can become a Nature Everywhere Community as a Fall 2024 Accelerator Community. The 2024 Fall Accelerator Community application process is by invite only. This session will provide an introductory overview of the criteria that communities should meet in order to be invited to apply […]
School, work and busy schedules can make it hard to find time for nature. The Vitamin N Challenge can help. Inspired by Richard Louv’s book, “Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life” you can design a challenge that fits your lifestyle and schedule. Need some inspiration? During this event Ana Carol Thomé, Founder […]